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1 Rain Screen -- The rain screen sheds rain before contact with the wall, preventing moisture intrusion and the reuslting premature
decay in homes.
2 Polycarbonate Panels -- Polycarbonate is lightweight, temperature resistant, recyclable, and virtually unbreakable compared to glass. Polycarbonate panels are filled with aerogel, the lightest solid known. The material is an excellent insulator and is semi-transparent, allowing light to filter into the house.
3 Roof Shading -- Adjustable shade panels are integrated into the photo-voltaic support system to shade the roof from direct sunlight. Roof shading protects the roof surface from harmful rays and causes a significant reduction in energy use, and therefore savings.
4 Clerestory -- Clerestory windows wrap around the entire perimeter of the house, admitting sunlight and tree-top views between the top of the walls and the roof.
5 Photovoltaic Panels -- PVs generate electricity from sunlight. Comprised of solar cells, PVs can meet up to 100% of your home's electricity needs, virtually eliminating your electric bill and significantly reducing your impact on the environment.
6 Deck Tiles -- The decking around the house is made of reclaimed lumber. The decking is packaged into interlocking tiles which makes them easy to isntall, remove, replace, and recycle.
7 Louvres -- A series of horizontal louvres extend from the surface and wrap the east and sourth walls of the house. The louvers shade the translucent walls from direct sunlight, reducing unwanted heat gain. The net result: savings on your electrical bill.
8 Structural Insulated Panels -- SIPs are made of rigid foam insulation and metal studs or wood sheathing. They are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be custom designed for your home. SIPs are extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective, saving you time, money, and labor.
